Mahadev Maitri Foundation
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Elementary· 7 schools in district

Achievement First Promesa

234 Daboll St, Providence, RI 02907Achievement First Rhode Island →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–03Charter
365
Students
Total enrolled
$18,801
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 31% vs nat'l
13.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 14% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 20% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 365 students in grades KG–03 in Providence, Rhode Island.
31% above average funding
District spends $18,801 per pupil, 31% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Achievement First Promesa is a mid-sized elementary in Providence, Rhode Island, serving grades KG–03 with 365 students. The district invests $18,801 per student — 31% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 56% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Achievement First Promesa

365
Total Students
13.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
56%
Free Lunch
28
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–03) are served by this school
Gender Distribution183 male · 182 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility56%
National avg 52% · 206 students
Student Composition
71%
15%
Asian3%
White5%
Hispanic / Latino71%
Black15%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 440002100533

Academic Outcomes at Achievement First Promesa

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 29th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 02907

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,801Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$18,801
State avg
$24,324
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,272
Student Support$3,572
Administration$2,256
Operations$2,820
Other$1,880
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $18,801 spent per student, an estimated $8,329 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
55%
31%
State government
55.5%
Local (property tax)
30.5%
Federal programs
14.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $18,801/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Achievement First ProvidenceAchievement First IluminarAchievement First Envision Ele
↓
Middle
AF Providence Mayoral MiddleAF Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 03
Location—
CountyProvidence County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictAchievement First Rhode Island →
Phone: (401)347-1125
NCES ID: 440002100533
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Providence seeking a charter elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Achievement First Rhode Island
Elem
Achievement First Providence
466 students · KG–04
● 38 opp70% FRL
Elem
Achievement First Iluminar
463 students · KG–04
● 47 opp59% FRL
Mid
AF Providence Mayoral Middle
405 students · 05–08
● 38 opp69% FRL
Mid
AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch
388 students · 05–08
● 47 opp67% FRL
Elem
Achievement First Envision Ele
277 students · KG–02
● 38 opp82% FRL
Other
Achievement First Providence H
155 students · 09–10
● 38 opp60% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
234 Daboll St, Providence, RI 02907
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.